After hearing Tai Tan's words, Niu Gao's expression grew grave. He and Tai Tan were as close as brothers, and the latter would never lie to him. Could this teenage youth in black really possess such terrifying strength?
Just then, Xiao Yan, who had already walked up to Niu Gao, spoke. He cupped his hands slightly and said, "Senior Niu Gao, you're my elder, so how about this? I won't use any Soul Ring skills in this punch, only soul power. If you can still barely remain standing here afterward, I'll count it as my loss. What do you say?"
At Xiao Yan's words, not only did Niu Gao freeze, but even Tai Tan beside him widened his eyes in shock. No Soul Ring skills? The Defense Clan had invested all their attributes in defense. No Soul Master at the same level could match their formidable defenses. Although Xiao Yan was powerful, how could he possibly break through Niu Gao's defense with soul power and physical strength alone, without using any Soul Ring skills?
But how could they know that Xiao Yan only used Dou Techniques, not Soul Skills?
"Fine! You said it yourself." Niu Gao burst into laughter.
"Then please be careful, Senior." Xiao Yan lifted his face, a faint smile playing across his delicate features. He smiled at Niu Gao, then simply stepped forward and drove a punch toward his chest.
Whoosh!
With a sharp whistle through the air, an incredibly fierce force suddenly appeared before Niu Gao.
Sensing its tremendous power, Niu Gao's expression abruptly changed. He stamped his foot against the ground, his Seventh Soul Ring shone, and he roared, "Seventh Soul Skill, Martial Soul Avatar!"
Immediately afterward, Niu Gao's already broad body rapidly expanded. His skin instantly turned black, and an exceptionally thick layer of